Dentists teach children and families good oral hygiene
How many times did your mom or dad say: “Stop squeezing the toothpaste tube!” or “Squeeze the tube from the bottom up!”? Kids seem to be fascinated with toothpaste as it squirts out the tube and may battle to keep the paste on the brush as it wiggles in hand nearer to their teeth.
Although children are told to brush their teeth morning and night, or after every meal, do they actually understand the basics to oral hygiene? Growingkids.co.uk offers valuable information for parents or guardians of children about the importance of developing good oral hygiene from childhood. The reasons provided include: tooth disease, halitosis (bad breath), plaque removal to prevent tartar buildup,and tooth decays caused by plaque that can later result in the need for root canal treatment or tooth extraction.
Good oral hygiene involves regular brushing of teeth with toothpaste and getting a new brush every two to three months, flossing weekly, rinsing the mouth with antiseptic mouth wash, chewing sugar free gum after meals if brushing is not possible, and visiting a Essex dentist every six to twelve months for a checkup dental job and advice. Only a dentist can remove tartar caused by plaque buildup on the teeth, can identify inflammation that may result in tooth decay, and can teach you and your children about good oral hygiene.